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The lush, green landscapes of Central Florida are thanks to the great deal of rain that this area receives. An average of about 53” of rain falls in Orlando every year, about half of that coming during the busy summer months. While rainstorms at Disney World are often short-lived, you do have some generally rainy days. Here are some ideas ...

19.  Time Travel on Spaceship Earth The huge geodesic sphere that is the iconic symbol of Epcot actually has a name: Spaceship Earth. The ride inside takes you from the dawn of human civilization into the future, as you explore the story of human communication. Not only is this a classic ride, it’s also the “glue” that holds together the ...

20. Search for Hidden Mickeys A fun activity that you can do anywhere at Disney is to search for hidden Mickeys. Tucked away on rides, in architecture, on the ground, and even in the layout of the parks themselves, these icons are really fun to spot, and some are really well hidden! Keep an eye out as you explore to ...

17. Splash Down in a Water Park There are two water parks at Walt Disney World. Blizzard Beach is themed as a ski resort that’s melting into a watery wonderland of slides, pools, and fun. Typhoon Lagoon is a tropical paradise after a crazy storm has turned everything topsy-turvy. Both feature fantastic slides, lazy rivers, and kid’s water play areas. ...

18. Be Serenaded in Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Yes, it’s another classic Disney attraction with another catchy song, but this was the first! Debuting at Disneyland in 1963, the Enchanted Tiki Room was the first Audio-Animatronic Disney show. Watch the Enchanted Tiki Room come to life with color and song. There are more than 225 animatronic performers and they’re ...

15. Get the Perfect Souvenir There’s plenty of shopping at Disney. From the numerous Disney souvenir shops in the theme parks to the unique treasures found in the World Showcase to the world-class shopping at Disney Springs, there’s something for everyone. Take some time to explore the shopping opportunities and find that perfect something to remember your trip. Disney Parks ...

16. Take a Turn on the Carousel of Progress One of my favorite cast member experiences was the Carousel of Progress attendant who told us to fasten our safety harnesses and put on our 3D glasses. Of course there are no safety harnesses or 3D glasses on the Carousel of Progress – it’s a classic Disney attraction that Walt Disney ...

13. Ride Something Thrilling There are plenty of ways to get your heart pumping at Disney World! If you love roller coasters, blast off on Space Mountain, encounter the mysterious Yeti at Expedition: Everest, flip for Aerosmith at the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, or roar through a mine at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Have a need for speed? Design your ...

14. Meet a Cast Member People truly come from all over the world to work at Walt Disney World. It’s fun to find out where they are from and what brought them to work at the House of Mouse. It’s especially interesting to talk with international cast members in the World Showcase. They’re usually happy to tell you about what ...

10. See a Nighttime Show Each of the four parks has a nighttime show (or two!), and seeing one is an absolute must for any Disney guest. “Wishes” is an incredible light and fireworks show over Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom. “IllumiNations” is presented with lights and pyrotechnics on the World Showcase Lagoon in Epcot. “Fantasmic” tells the story of ...